TerraClear’s mission to help farmers map and tackle tough field problems such as rocks and weeds has evolved with the launch of a new machine: an autonomous robot called TerraScout. The startup, based ...

Weed control is essential in apple orchards because weeds compete with trees for nutrients, water and sunlight, which can reduce fruit yields. However, physically removing weeds is not only ...

You've probably heard about large language models, those sophisticated AI systems that power all chatbots today. Get ready for Large Plant Models (LPMs). Developed by Carbon Robotics, a Seattle-based ...

Conventional crop–weed segmentation models classify every pixel in an image as crop, weed, or background, usually using deep learning. These systems support targeted herbicide application and ...

GeekWire chronicles the Pacific Northwest startup scene. Sign up for our weekly startup newsletter, and check out the GeekWire funding tracker and VC directory. by Kurt Schlosser on Feb 19, 2026 at 10 ...

These photos show images of different weed species that the researchers trained the artificial intelligence (AI) machine vision model to recognize. That model is intended to guide an automated robotic ...